"Great article, I am a fan of this type of football anyway but Coutinho has already shown he has that X factor, I was worried he may get bullied a bit but like Lionel Messi his size has disguised just how strong he is and with the new additions I can't wait for the new season, it may not be instant success but I think as the writer said we are on the right path YNWA"

"Nice article. I see your points.
However, Ronaldo neither wore the number 10 or more importantly, played in the number 10 role. Ever. Not even remotely.
I think that Brendan will sign another "facilitator" as you put it before Joe Allen makes the step up. "

"Great article, Si, looking forward to more of these.
Coutinho created a clear-cut chance more frequently than any other player in the Premier League last season (basstunedtored.com/2013/05/01/the-creative-impact-of-coutinho/) but I agree that he will be a marked man next season. Hopefully his impressive relationship with Sturridge can continue to blossom."

"Strike partner more than anything and being opposite another number 9 doesn't make you a number 10. It is a different style of play. Did Ronaldo drop into "the pocket" where players like David Silva, Coutinho, Eriksen - and that is the "number 10 role" Simon speaks of.
Anyway, we could do with another facilitator, creative, number 10... whatever you want to call em. "

"Like I said though, good first article. Look forward to reading your next piece. And it is always good to read a writer's work who actually believes in Brendan's philosophy, rather than usually older folk who remain sceptical. Ynwa"

"Really good article. Have I missed something or has this been edited since? He doesn't mention Ronaldo... "Over the years South America has provided some of the best No.10s to ever play the game. The likes of Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Maradona."
I agree he's been a little gem so far. Looking forward to see what this season brings, should be interesting."

"Very well written article, I agree that this philosophy is the right way to go and BR has shown he's not afraid to do what is necessary to get where he wants to be - next season will be very important if we are to see if this will work or not, I am very positive!"

"Rushjob-10.00- couldnt agree more, realy good arlicle and i like the idea of the no10 role and what the player brings to the game.its mich better than the focal point no9 ( who can easily be mark by good defenders) couhtino may fit this role well. I beleive BRs pliosophy,and cant wait for the coming season..........."

"Would love more articles like this in the future LFC.
Indeed the next season will be bigger than last for Coutinho since teams will have been able to analyse his playing style and try and find out how to defend against him. How he does will also depend on others though. Our DM to give him freedom and our forward players to give him a pass to aim for."

"what a great read and if the opposition are worrying and marking PC it will leave space for , aspas and sturridge hopefully saurez to thrive... imagine trying to mark all of them in one match lol and well said Rushjob!"

"to bib lfc... I am one of the open minded individuals that comment on here and get slated for it... I said all this about PC before he arrived and got slated for it, Assaidi also has the chance to shine this season he is a good skilful player but I have to say pacheco looked effective the other day!"

"even when rodgers was swansea manager, I said on he what a great manager he could be for us with his philosophy of football and again got slated for it saying I knew nothing about football.... hmmmm how things change eh..... so far I have been right with every comment bar one.... Hendo clearly proved me wrong, but how good is that for him and LFC!"

"Nice article.New generations of fans who have never seen the glorious teams of the 80s or king kenny as a player and a manager are quick to criticize but yeah kenny built the best liverpool side ever, better than 2005 by a hundred times.But as i say new fans dont have that yardstick, but i hope in the future they will, and they too can say "this team is a hundred times better than 2005!""

"This lad is going to feed killer balls to an array of attack minded players we have ... Alberto, Aspas Sturridge, Suarez and Borini. .... Ibe and Sterling on the flanks are going to add speed to our attack. A solid team BR has put together without overspending. YNWA! "